DAVAO CITY (August 1) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to sign into law the bill postponing the 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on August 12 at 2 p.m., signaling another delay in the youth’s electoral participation. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia confirmed in an interview that Malacañang … [Read more...] about Comelec confirms: BSKE postponement law to be signed on August 12
Mindanao Politics
Supreme Court throws out impeachment case vs VP Duterte
DAVAO CITY (July 25) -- he Supreme Court has thrown out the impeachment case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, declaring the Articles of Impeachment unconstitutional. In a press briefing on Thursday, Supreme Court spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting said the high court found that the House of Representatives violated Duterte’s right to due process and broke the … [Read more...] about Supreme Court throws out impeachment case vs VP Duterte
Duterte’s Davao home for sale, Honeylet Avanceña says they “Abandoned It” after legal troubles
DAVAO CITY (June 28) — The private residence of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City is now up for sale, confirmed by his partner Honeylet Avanceña in an interview with DZRH. “Masakit sa dibdib ko every time I go inside. Ako na lang ang pumapasok diyan. May apat na katulong pero walang amo. We abandoned it after what happened. I cannot sleep there anymore because … [Read more...] about Duterte’s Davao home for sale, Honeylet Avanceña says they “Abandoned It” after legal troubles
President Marcos retains key Cabinet officials amid courtesy resignations
DAVAO CITY (May 24)-President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declined the courtesy resignations of several key Cabinet officials, signaling confidence in his core team as his administration undergoes a major post-midterm “reset.” The call for all Cabinet members to tender their resignations came after the May 12 midterm elections, which saw administration allies lose … [Read more...] about President Marcos retains key Cabinet officials amid courtesy resignations
KOJC lawyer urges use of ‘continuing mandamus’ to safeguard 2025 Philippine elections
DAVAO CITY (May 24)—A Filipino lawyer is calling on the Philippine Supreme Court to expand the application of the legal doctrine of “continuing mandamus” to compel the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to strictly uphold election laws amid mounting concerns over the 2025 midterm polls. In a public statement, Atty. Israelito Torreon cited serious irregularities during the May … [Read more...] about KOJC lawyer urges use of ‘continuing mandamus’ to safeguard 2025 Philippine elections
